Abilities OT Services and Seminars, Inc presents Brain Gym and Other Sensory Motor Strategies on a Shoestring Budget (1 day) HANDS-ON LEARNING YOU CAN USE IMMEDIATELY Participants will experience normal and abnormal challenges that can emerge in children from birth through school-aged children and into adulthood This includes learning how to apply Brain Gym techniques, Irlen Pre-Screening for visual perceptual problems, and other sensory motor strategies in therapy practices, educational environments, and homes Use a variety of creative and interactive strategies and activities for maximizing learning, daily functioning, and health and wellness INSTRUCTOR: Shoshana Shamberg, MS in Special Education, OTR/L President of AOTSS and LifeSkills Therapy Centers, Baltimore, MD Brain Gym Consultant/Occupational Therapist/Special Educator/Irlen Diagnostician See website for upcoming dates/locations of this 1-day seminar www.aotss.com Seminar hosting or sponsorship available at your location CEUs for OT, PT, SLP, and Audiology AOTA APPROVED PROVIDER #5019 NBCOT PREFERRED PROVIDER REGISTRY MEMBER SEMINAR DESCRIPTION Sensory Motor Exercises and Kinesthetic Activities provide interactive learning experiences to assist in carry over of educational goals across the educational program and in daily functioning Information learned in this course is appropriate for populations of all ages, with or without disabilities, in classroom settings for educators, home settings for parents, therapy settings for therapists, as well as in health and wellness programs Adaptations for those with special needs will be demonstrated Activities and strategies may also be adapted and used for geriatric populations Brain Gym activities, Irlen Pre-screening techniques using color overlays/filters/activities, and other easy to implement activities will be demonstrated Brain Gym is a practical, dynamic, personal development program which can benefit people of all ages Easy to use with individuals and groups, Brain Gym’s twenty-six exercises and postures create a readiness of mind and body by stimulating basic neurological senses (vision, hearing, touch, balance, and proprioception) and activating neurological pathways throughout the brain The resulting whole brain integration awakens natural abilities and allows performance to become effortless Learning blocks resulting from slowed or inhibited development can be released, leading to enhanced sensory and perceptual functioning Participants routinely experience improvement in concentration, organization, communication, movement, fine motor, and near focus skills Page of BRAIN GYM AND OTHER SENSORY MOTOR STRATEGIES ON A SHOESTRING BUDGET (latest revision 3/10/09) LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of this seminar, each participant will be able to • Provide an experiential opportunity for clients and professionals to use sensory motor exercises to enhance health and wellness for themselves, including stress management, memory enhancement, and unblocking areas of the mind and body that may impact quality of life and learning • Understand the importance of the integration of sensory processing and cognitive functioning in maximizing learning in children and adults • Discuss and apply Brain Gym theories related to multi-sensory learning to develop a dynamic relationship between cognitive functioning and motor development and the impact of poorly integrated reflexes on learning and human development • Discuss the integration of multiple intelligences and integrated lesson planning to address various learning styles into therapeutic and educational programming • Explore low cost interventions to enhance learning, including Irlen Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome Screening and Diagnostic Services, Vision Training, and Ball-A-Vis-X INSTRUCTOR Shoshana Shamberg, MS, OTR/L, has over 30 years of experience as an educator, therapist, and professional trainer She has presented over 150 international continuing education training seminars on a variety of topics related to independent living services for people with disabilities and aging adults She has degrees in both occupational therapy and special education with a specialization in assistive technology and environmental modifications She specializes in educational programming for students with severe disabilities and people of all ages with learning differences and challenges She is a Certified Brain Gym Consultant and Certified Irlen Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome Screener/ Diagnostician Her company, The Irlen Visual Learning Center of Maryland, is the only provider of Irlen diagnostic services in Maryland Ms Shamberg teaches the only Internet-based training program on accessibility consulting and home modifications for healthcare and design/build professionals This mentoring and training program has an international participation She has authored numerous articles and textbook chapters on a wide variety of topics including sensory motor learning and accessibility consultation She is currently the AOTA representative to the American National Standards Institute’s Accessible Design Standards Building Code Committee (ICC/ANSI A117.1), the Maryland representative to the AOTA IDEA Partnership Advisory Committee, a guest instructor in Towson University’s Department of Occupational Therapy, and board member and legislative committee co-chairperson for the Maryland Occupational Therapy Association SCHEDULE Day One 8:30 am 9:00 10:30 10:45 12:00 pm 1:00 3:00 3:15 4:00 Registration Introduction Brain Gym and Kinesthetic Learning/Triune Brain Theories Lecture and Demos Break Human Development, Reflexes, and Learning Sensory Motor Activities: Brain Gym Movements Group Demos and Practice Lunch (on your own) Sensory System Lecture Noticing High Gear/Low Gear Integrated/Unintegrated Learning Break Sensory Motor Activities: Balancing the System Ball-A-Vis-X Benefits to the Nervous System Research Studies and Case Studies Demos Health and Wellness Tools for Living Questions/Answers Problem-Solving Session Review of Lecture Info Group Projects 5:00 5:30 Questions/Answers Problem-Solving Session Group Activity Presentations Adjourn (receive continuing education certificate) CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) This seminar is approved by Maryland State Boards: OT for CE hours (.7 CEUs); PT for CE hours (.7 CEUs); and SLP/Audiology for CE hours (.7 CEUs) Note: CE hours vary depending on the schedule AOTSS is an “AOTA Approved Provider of Continuing Education” (#5019), which is automatically accepted by more than 24 state licensing boards AOTSS is also a member of the “NBCOT Preferred Provider Registry for Continuing Education.” The number of approved hours may vary for PT, SLP/Audiology, and states not participating in the AOTA Approved Provider Program AOTSS suggests checking specific qualifications with your state licensing board Page of BRAIN GYM AND OTHER SENSORY MOTOR STRATEGIES ON A SHOESTRING BUDGET (latest revision 3/10/09) SEMINAR FEE AND MATERIALS $150.00 for early registration if paid more than 30 days prior to seminar date / $200 otherwise Seminar fee includes AOTSS’ handouts and seminar materials Dress comfortably for movement The following materials must be brought to the first class for use during the seminar and are not included in the seminar fee: • Scissors • Colored markers (blue, green, red, and black) • Glue stick (prefer glue in lipstick-style dispenser) • Pictures or 3–4 magazines with pictures that are meaningful to you (e.g., goals, desires, hobbies, beauty, family, talents, etc.) to cut up for a personal collage • Optional – racquetballs (different colors if possible) • Optional – beanbags, approx 4" x 4" (different colors if possible) GROUP DISCOUNTS or more individuals registering at the same time for the same seminar = $25 discount/person Special discounts for groups of or more (send e-mail requesting details to info@aotss.com) REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY The seminar cost (minus a $50 processing fee) will be refunded only if notification is received in writing by AOTSS at least three weeks prior to the seminar that will not be attended Cancellations less then weeks prior to the seminar date are non-refundable; however, with written notification to AOTSS at info@aotss.com by Day of your seminar, the seminar cost can be applied toward another AOTSS-sponsored seminar with a $50 re-registration fee AOTSS reserves the right to cancel any seminar with due cause such as not meeting minimum registration numbers, illness of the instructor, or inclement weather conditions which prevent the instructor from reaching the seminar site A full refund will be provided for such cancellations made by AOTSS AOTSS is not responsible for weather and transportation difficulties or non-refundable travel costs All seminar fees are non-refundable with the exception of the situations noted above Any issues regarding this policy must be submitted in writing directly to AOTSS at info@aotss.com ACCOMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Accessibility needs and other accommodation requests such as a sign language interpreter and large print or Braille material must be made in writing to AOTSS at info@aotss.com at least 30 days prior to the seminar date LODGING AND DIRECTIONS Information on area lodging and seminar directions will be e-mailed or faxed upon registration SITE HOSTING OR SEMINAR SPONSORSHIP Host this seminar at your location and receive free registrations, national advertising, free recognition on AOTSS’ website, promotional materials, and/or $$ See “Site Host Agreement” information at www.aotss.com Sponsor this seminar at your location and earn income and receive national advertising, free recognition on AOTSS’ website, and promotional materials See “Seminar Sponsor Agreement" information at www.aotss.com Speakers are also available for specialized or customized trainings and organizational conferences based on your training time frame and content needs Seminar sponsorship provides the best option and cost savings for organizations Email for details on sponsor group pricing AOTSS SEMINARS See our website at www.aotss.com for details and locations/dates • 2-Day Accessibility Consultation, Home Modifications, and Assistive Technology for Home, School, Work, and Play (13 CE hours) • Internet/Home Study Personal Mentoring: Accessibility Consultation, Home Modifications, and Assistive Technology for Home, School, Work, and Play (11–15 CE hours plus unlimited CE hour options) • 2-Day Brain Gym and Other Sensory Motor Strategies on a Shoestring Budget (14 CE hours) • 3-Day Brain Gym 101 Certification Training (24 CE hours) Page of BRAIN GYM AND OTHER SENSORY MOTOR STRATEGIES ON A SHOESTRING BUDGET (latest revision 3/10/09) • 2-Day In-Synch: Brain Gym and the Senses (pre-requisite: Brain Gym 101) • 2-Day Sensory Motor Activities on a Shoestring Budget for Learning, Function, and Play (13–14 CE hours) • 1-Day Brain Health for Seniors and Health and Wellness Professionals (7 CE hours) • 1-Day or 2-Day Irlen Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome and Color Overlays/Filters for Reading, Writing, and Stress-Related Problems in Academic, Work, and Home Environments • 1-Day or 2-Day Kinesthetic Learning and Activities for Written Communication • 2-Day Integrated Lesson Planning and Pre-Vocational Skills for Students with Special Needs AOTSS can design a customized training for your organization You can choose the content and time frame from one hour to three days E-mail or call AOTSS for details Page of BRAIN GYM AND OTHER SENSORY MOTOR STRATEGIES ON A SHOESTRING BUDGET (latest revision 3/10/09) REGISTRATION FORM BRAIN GYM AND OTHER SENSORY MOTOR STRATEGIES ON A SHOESTRING BUDGET – 1-DAY SEMINAR NAME: _ PROFESSION: ADDRESS: HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT US? _ CITY/STATE/ZIP: HOME PHONE: FAX: WORK PHONE: _ E-MAIL: _ Choose Seminar Location: Date: _ Location: SEMINAR: $ 1-Day Seminar (includes handouts and seminar materials) ($150.00 for early registration if paid more than 30 days prior to seminar date / $200 otherwise) $ Deduct $25 for Group Discount (3 or more individuals registering at same time) Receive $25 discount/person when or more individuals register at the same time for the same seminar Names of all group members must be documented below on each form if registering separately: $ Total Cost Prices subject to change Please check website for current pricing Checks or Money Orders accepted by mail PayPal accepted via the www.aotss.com website Send this form and payment to: Abilities OT Services and Seminars, Inc 3309 W Strathmore Ave Baltimore, MD 21215-3718 Phone: (410) 358-7269 Fax: (410) 358-6454 E-mail: info@aotss.com Page of BRAIN GYM AND OTHER SENSORY MOTOR STRATEGIES ON A SHOESTRING BUDGET (latest revision 3/10/09)